Eagle Point's Mayor, Bob Russell Eagle Point is a small, All-American town; if you check your GPS- you could miss it.. There are however, a couple of things that sets Eagle Point apart. First, it has its very own- authentic, white, wood covered bridge; and second, it has a water-powered grist mill that still works. Adjacent to the Butte Creek Mill is an antique store. Both the mill and vintage emporium are owned by Eagle Point's mayor, Bob Russell and wife, Debbie,
If you like browsing for curious vintage items, you'll love this Antique Store. Relics of history--pieces from times past--and just dog-gone interesting "stuff" abounds at Mayor Bob's place.
Russ and I stop in often. I'm not quite sure if it's because of Bob's affable personality, or the continually changing treasures. I have a sneaking suspicion- it's a bit of both.
On our most recent visit, Bob shared a true oddity--one so unusual--he wasn't quite sure what it was. We came up with a couple of guesses, but we don't know either. Here's some photos and what's know about the mysterious object.
Bob relayed this information. (You can almost imagine a spooky score accompanying this true story.) Woo ,woo ,woo.. This item came from the attic of an old women's house. She lived alone. One ordinary day, something extraordinary happened. A snake appeared in her home. Frightened, she managed to corral the serpent into the attic. She nailed the door shut; it remained boarded up until her death.
After her demise, an auction took place to sell the contents of the garret-winner take all. Bob placed a winning bid, taking all the items, this unusual contraption being among them. Who was the odd woman? What else (or who else) was in the attic? Why did she have it in her home? Many questions linger. None have answers. With your help, perhaps we can solve this mystery.
Russ and I stop in often. I'm not quite sure if it's because of Bob's affable personality, or the continually changing treasures. I have a sneaking suspicion- it's a bit of both.
On our most recent visit, Bob shared a true oddity--one so unusual--he wasn't quite sure what it was. We came up with a couple of guesses, but we don't know either. Here's some photos and what's know about the mysterious object.
Bob relayed this information. (You can almost imagine a spooky score accompanying this true story.) Woo ,woo ,woo.. This item came from the attic of an old women's house. She lived alone. One ordinary day, something extraordinary happened. A snake appeared in her home. Frightened, she managed to corral the serpent into the attic. She nailed the door shut; it remained boarded up until her death.
After her demise, an auction took place to sell the contents of the garret-winner take all. Bob placed a winning bid, taking all the items, this unusual contraption being among them. Who was the odd woman? What else (or who else) was in the attic? Why did she have it in her home? Many questions linger. None have answers. With your help, perhaps we can solve this mystery.
Did this machine create the Bride of Frankenstein?
 Two, many Russells. Russell Webb and Bob Russell |  Could these two "bright" fellows figure how out how to light this thing up? |
A few clues.
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Errata : Mea culpa. (Clears throat.) Russ has just informed me, that I have confused a couple of facts-well actually, that I've screwed up this story. The facts are thus: We got this from Bob.
This radio dwelleth in the boarded up room with the snake (and squirrels). The mystery device came from an attic that Bob had paid to salvage. To make up for this blunder, I am adding a special bonus feature to this blog--and a special announcement. Here they are. Just for you. Sue
BONUS FEATURE A slide show browse of the antique store.
Coming Soon--to the Butte Creek Mill--Vintage Fair
Vintage Faire is Saturday, May 10th. Russ' Old Radio Repair will be there! (Set up on the front porch of the Antique Store.) Be sure to stop by and say hi.
Vintage Faire
May 10, 2014 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Butte Creek Mill
420 N Royal Ave
Enjoy foods cooked by the Rogue Valley Dutch Oven
Cookers in the “Dutch Oven Cook-Off”, plus the many other artisan
food vendors and local wineries.
While at the Vintage Faire, you can watch live musical performances
by the old time fiddlers, live wood carvings, blacksmiths, quilters,
tours of the Butte Creek Mill and stroll through the 100′s other
vintage and artisan vendors that are up and down Royal Ave.
For more information, please contact:
http://buttecreekmill.com
Vintage Faire is Saturday, May 10th. Russ' Old Radio Repair will be there! (Set up on the front porch of the Antique Store.) Be sure to stop by and say hi.
Vintage Faire
May 10, 2014 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Butte Creek Mill
420 N Royal Ave
Enjoy foods cooked by the Rogue Valley Dutch Oven
Cookers in the “Dutch Oven Cook-Off”, plus the many other artisan
food vendors and local wineries.
While at the Vintage Faire, you can watch live musical performances
by the old time fiddlers, live wood carvings, blacksmiths, quilters,
tours of the Butte Creek Mill and stroll through the 100′s other
vintage and artisan vendors that are up and down Royal Ave.
For more information, please contact:
http://buttecreekmill.com
Till next time...
Regards, ;)
Sue
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Regards, ;)
Sue
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